HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (HPE) AS AN EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINE IN PAKISTAN: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

Authors

  • Zafar Iqbal Ph.D., Scholar, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Rahim Khan Assistant Professor, Teacher’s Education Department, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Abdul Wadood Ph.D. Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Javeed Khan PhD Scholar NUML Islamabad. Pakistan.

Keywords:

Curriculum, physical activities, instruction, health and nutrition, carrier opportunities, guidance, teacher training

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This article reviews the importance of Health and Physical education (HPE) as an educational discipline in Pakistan: contemporary issues and prospects involved in the negligence of this important sphere of education which range from lack of interest of stakeholders in Pakistan. Methodology: Peer-reviewed and scholarly journals were searched for articles related to Health & Physical education program. Keywords included curriculum, physical activities, instruction, health and nutrition, carrier opportunities, guidance, teacher training because the review aimed to highlight the importance of HPE as an educational discipline in Pakistan and to address the prevailing issues and prospective improvement. Findings: The status of Health and Physical education as an academic discipline was discussed in the article. Among the comparison of the program in Pakistan with that of the others countries, a lack of awareness about the benefits and career opportunities for graduates of HPE is there. Applications of this study: Like other programs and projects, the HPE program aimed at the production of skillful youth who have comprehensive knowledge of the subject and also the practice. This study focused on only Health and physical education program but will help to bring positive change in the other discipline too and will facilitate the production of skilled youth in other academic programs. Novelty/Originality of this study: This review highlights the importance of the Health and Physical education program both at inter, BS ( Bachelor of Studies ), MS, & Ph.D. level and practical outcomes in the shape of physically, mentally, and emotionally fit graduates.

Author Biographies

Zafar Iqbal, Ph.D., Scholar, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Ph.D., Scholar, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Rahim Khan, Assistant Professor, Teacher’s Education Department, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Assistant Professor, Teacher’s Education Department, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abdul Wadood, Ph.D. Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Ph.D. Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Muhammad Javeed Khan, PhD Scholar NUML Islamabad. Pakistan.

PhD Scholar NUML Islamabad. Pakistan.

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2022-03-21

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